Prepare against Michael Barron
IM · Canada · World #22,582 classical · FIDE ID 2605120
Our database contains 408 games by Michael Barron, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Barron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Barron before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,036 | 2,267 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,264 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,263 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 171 | 84 | 153 | 41.9% |
| As White | 212 | 93 | 50 | 69 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 196 | 78 | 34 | 84 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Barron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Barron's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Barron usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Barron usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barron usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 75 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Michael Barron's chess games
All 408 games by Michael Barron in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 171 wins, 84 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 52 | 19/11/22 | 36.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 94 | 37/17/40 | 39.4% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Artiom Samsonkin | 2,568 | Toronto | B59 |
| Apr 2008 | Bator Sambuev | 2,494 | Toronto Spring A 04 | A86 |
| Sep 2023 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,465 | Toronto Annex Open | C06 |
| Aug 2015 | David H. Cummings | 2,428 | ch-CAN Seniors 50+ | A87 |
| Feb 2011 | Victor Plotkin | 2,403 | Toronto | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 54 | 30.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,214 |
| Toronto | 2022 | 44 | 22 | 2,251 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 43 | 25 | 2,238 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Toronto Premier | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| Toronto Closed | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,296 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Plotkin (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 408 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Barron's chess games?
408 games by Michael Barron, from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Michael Barron has played.
What does Michael Barron play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Michael Barron opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Barron answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Barron play as White?
As White, Michael Barron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 36.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Barron play as Black?
As Black, Michael Barron most often plays: Dutch Defense (94 games, 39.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Michael Barron's FIDE rating?
Michael Barron is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michael Barron played?
Our database contains 408 games by Michael Barron, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 84 draws, 153 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Barron?
408 games by Michael Barron reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.